Carowinds
Roller Coaster
Thunder Striker
CarowindsThe park's hyper coaster with a towering first drop and long, fast out-and-back layout.
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Vacationeers Podcast · May 8, 2026 · Starts at 0:10
Hosts talk about their experience with Thunder Striker, previously known as Intimidator, and its status as a must-ride coaster in the park.
The hosts critique the naming of the new roller coaster as Thunder Striker, suggesting it should have retained the original Thunder Road name.